Okay, my title is cheesy. Calling them wonder waffles might be a stretch. I call them that because I am amazed how simply pouring this combination into a waffle maker can produce such fantastic results. And easy.

Can’t take credit for this one. Waffle maker wins this one.

Combination of whole wheat flour and oats…

Whole Wheat and Oats Wonder Waffles

* 4 large or 3 whopping size belgium waffles

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons organic sugar

2 packets stevia (or more sugar)

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted down (alternately, you could use canola oil)

1 1/2 cups almond milk

Directions:
1) Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.

2) Stir in wet ingredients until just combined.

3) Pour batter onto a preheated and lightly sprayed waffle iron.

4) Top with syrup, applesauce, melted down frozen blueberries or even drizzle pureed bananas….possibilities are endless.

Three large waffles. These were a lot bigger than they seem in this picture.Probably should have done 4 waffles instead of the three. This batter was oozing out the sides of the waffle maker. Whoops.

So this family is never on the same page for breakfast choice. EVER. I really try to vary our breakfasts the best that I can. Some days I’ll whip up some oatmeal, other mornings I’ll bust out the egg/toast combo. Super crazed mornings will be cereal (although when are they all not crazed??) But no, never do I get all three kids to ALL like the same meal and on the same day. Sigh.

With that being said, I have never been the “short order cook” type mom. My philosophy in the morning: “if you do not like it,you know where the fruit bowl is…”.

For this morning, I did pancakes. I usually do not have time for pancakes during the week, but fortunately it is school vacation week and I actually have a little bit more time. Only a little. But this is great because this means: less hurrying, less yelling, and less force feeding because we have 2 minutes to be out the door.

This recipe calls for two whole grains. Fiber, baby!

Whole Wheat Blueberry Corn Meal Pancakes

1 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)

1/2 cup water

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup stone ground cornmeal

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1-2 tablespoons honey

1 cup frozen blueberries

Directions:

Pour milk and water into a bowl and mix. Whisk in flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and honey. Whisk thoroughly but be careful to not over mix. Fold in the blueberries.Let batter sit for 5 min to thicken. Pour pancakes onto preheated non stick pan or griddle. Make sure pancakes are cooked evenly before flipping. Serve immediately with pure maple syrup.

Enough for 3 hungry kids.

Important note on breakfast struggles: On the days when I want super rock star status,I will throw in the towel, announce defeat and make super easy and fab Trader Joe’s cinnamon rolls. The kids love me a little lot more, and I love the halo effect it casts over my head.

The My Foodie Call house buys bananas 4 bunches at a time. With all of the blending, baking, and banana-soft-serving that goes on in this household, we go through them. Most of the time. On occasion, we have a few bananas that are ready to meet their maker. Here is an option for what you could try with those bananas that have sat a little too long.

Chocolate Avocado Banana Bread

Ingredients:

3 super ripe bananas (medium-sized)

1 ripe avocado (medium-sized)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

3 TBS canola oil (or coconut oil for a healthier option)

1 TBS applesauce

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

1 egg

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a loaf pan. Blend (or smash) together bananas and avocado until smooth. I use a food processor for this step, but you could use a hand-held masher if you are feeling ambitious. Add in brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, oil, applesauce, lemon juice, salt and egg. Process in food processor or mix REALLY well (until your hand hurts).

In separate bowl, mix together pastry flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Gradually add in banana mixture and mix well. The batter will be thick and sticky. If it is too dry, you can add a tad more applesauce.

Spread into prepared loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. A knife inserted in the middle will come out clean when its done.